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Is there a difference between sertraline and sertraline hcl?

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Dr. Alfredo Soto answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

No: Sertraline HCl just describes the molecule that sertraline is attached to to make it stable (in this case hydrogen chloride).

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/22/2019

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Dr. Susan Uhrich answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

No: Hcl just means hydrochloride, which is part of the chemical name.

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/22/2019

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